by Maria Held | Oct 17, 2014 | Nightlife, Shopping
Have Yourself, A Sexy Little….Halloween? OooooOOOOOoooooO (Insert the sound of crackling leaves, howling wind, and the shrieks of screaming children here)…. It’s that time again Buffalo! The time of scary nights, haunted frights, and an overabundance of sugary...
by Maria Held | Sep 30, 2014 | Culture & Arts, Theater
At the corner of Elmwood and Allen is Rustbelt books. It’s a hippy, artsy little place that once played host to one of the most interesting theatre companies in the Theatre Alliance of Buffalo. We’ve seen some original and diverse Theatre there in past seasons,...
by Maria Held | Sep 22, 2014 | Culture & Arts, Dance, Theater
“Harvest Moon: An Autumn Burlesque Show” It’s about to get a whole lot sexier here in our little ol’ Buffalo. I’d suggest putting the kids to bed early and heading down to The Tralf Music Hall on Main St. as early as you can on Saturday, September 27th. In case you...
by Maria Held | Sep 10, 2014 | Culture & Arts, Theater
It’s that time again Buffalo! The moment we’ve all been waiting for- Curtain Up 2014 on Friday, September 19th! So, put on your most fabulous 20’s duds and Step Out to the biggest event of the theatre season. With a spectacular gala and a wide range of theatre to...
by Maria Held | Sep 8, 2014 | Culture & Arts, Theater
2014-2015 Season Opens September 12th Just beyond three sets of glass-plated doors wafts the recognizable scent of the movies. Buttered popcorn, boxed candy and a soda fountain lead the way past the box office to a crossroads. Which way to go? The right leads to the...
by Maria Held | Jul 17, 2014 | Culture & Arts, Theater
I know few people who enjoy crossing the American/Canadian border. There’s stress, fear and precautions taken- even when you have nothing to hide. The long lines are aggravating and can throw off your schedule from minutes to hours. I’ve seen cars break down in...
by Maria Held | Jul 11, 2014 | Food & Drink
Here at StepOutBuffalo.com we’re so proud to be Buffalonian we’ve got Buffalo in our name. So, when I got to thinking about Buffalo’s nickname, “The Queen City” I decided that it’s about time Buffalo get an upgrade. But how? How can we prove our pure,...
by Maria Held | Jun 18, 2014 | Culture & Arts, Theater
“To Be There or Not to Be There, There Should Be No Question…” I have been a part of one of Buffalo’s most spectacular summer traditions-Shakespeare In Delaware Park (SDP) in many ways over the years: as an intern, actor and an always avid audience member. This past...
by Maria Held | Jun 5, 2014 | City Guide, For Kids, Uncategorized
Lions and Tigers and Polar Bears, Oh My! I have to be honest, until recently I had long since given up on the Buffalo Zoo. Even as a child I remember asking my parents why the animals had such small cages and seemed so depressed. With the Toronto Zoo just two...
by Maria Held | May 22, 2014 | Culture & Arts, Uncategorized
Buffalo Pride May 25 – June 1 With Buffalo Pride quickly approaching, scores of LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Questioning, Intersex, and Ally) identifying people are preparing for the yearly celebration of equality and diversity. A work friend...
